Film ForumA forum for the discussion of film photography and the sharing of scanned negatives or slides.Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:30:10 +0000Fri, 22 Feb 2019 14:30:10 +0000Nikon Cafehttps://www.nikoncafe.com/forums/film-forum.33/
For those who still shoot film and want to develop at home...Fri, 08 Feb 2019 22:51:08 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/for-those-who-still-shoot-film-and-want-to-develop-at-home.314918/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/for-those-who-still-shoot-film-and-want-to-develop-at-home.314918/invalid@example.com (gryphon1911)gryphon1911CineStill Launches Powdered 'Just Add Water' Film Developers

Basically a powder that you can get shipepd to you, add water and you are ready to develop your film.

]]>6First try professional scanningSat, 01 Dec 2018 18:01:28 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/first-try-professional-scanning.310369/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/first-try-professional-scanning.310369/invalid@example.com (kilofoxtrott)kilofoxtrott
I just sent three rolls of films (negatives) to a company in Cologne.
They'll scan it with 4500 dpi at the cost of 27Cent each.
Looking forward how the pictures will come out.

Regards
Klaus]]>9SCANNING PHOTOGRAPHSSun, 26 Aug 2018 02:26:23 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/scanning-photographs.312065/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/scanning-photographs.312065/invalid@example.com (dburanich)dburanich
Prior to that I used film quite extensively.
I was browsing around up in the attic and found several boxes of my pre 1999 photos processed from film.
What are some of the most efficient ways to scan these and add them to my digital database.
Ultimately what I would like is a scanner that will create a 4x6 jpg file for storage.
Is there anything out there that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.
I have...

SCANNING PHOTOGRAPHS]]>18Picture of the dayFri, 24 Aug 2018 21:45:44 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/picture-of-the-day.164171/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/picture-of-the-day.164171/invalid@example.com (Hovmod)Hovmod
My opening shot is of Oskar. I gave him a cheap (but real) camera, and he's very serious about it. He found the WB menu and now he's switching to cloudy or sunny or indoors according to the conditions. :biggrin:

]]>2Has anyone used the Nikon ES-2 (or ES-1) to “scan”?Sun, 01 Jul 2018 06:19:38 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/has-anyone-used-the-nikon-es-2-or-es-1-to-%E2%80%9Cscan%E2%80%9D.310939/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/has-anyone-used-the-nikon-es-2-or-es-1-to-%E2%80%9Cscan%E2%80%9D.310939/invalid@example.com (TetonTom)TetonTom
Anyone have experience with the Nikon ES-2? It looks like a good solution for my needs. Fast, and a high enough resolution for my desired output. I...

INSTAGRAMPETES FILM (@petesfilm) • Instagram photos and videos]]>Wet Printing My Grandfathers NegativesWed, 20 Sep 2017 00:34:58 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/wet-printing-my-grandfathers-negatives.287548/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/wet-printing-my-grandfathers-negatives.287548/invalid@example.com (480sparky)480sparky
My grandfather was a very avid photographer, and was rarely without a camera. I have over 1400 of his film negatives alone, which I have in the past year sorted, cataloged, digitized and placed in archival storage sleeves. In all, they take up two 3" binders.

]]>3Any Other Film Bodies Like the "EL" Series ThatWed, 15 Mar 2017 11:31:41 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/any-other-film-bodies-like-the-el-series-that.302536/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/any-other-film-bodies-like-the-el-series-that.302536/invalid@example.com (Panther)Panther
Tks...!]]>2Seriously thinking...Sat, 11 Feb 2017 18:57:05 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/seriously-thinking.293120/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/seriously-thinking.293120/invalid@example.com (Frits)Frits
I was going through my desk drawer and bumped into the only film camera I kept since going digital: an original FM.
Toyed with a few Ai-S lenses and came up with this combination.
The camera works flawlessly, but it hasn't seen a roll of film since ages.

Has anyone played with these?
The manager there was telling me they are about to sell a 1 ISO film and he mentioned a 1/2 ISO film.

Perplexed.]]>1Nikon Coolscan V - what's the value?Mon, 03 Oct 2016 16:43:39 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/nikon-coolscan-v-whats-the-value.296868/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/nikon-coolscan-v-whats-the-value.296868/invalid@example.com (prairie_pal)prairie_pal
What do you think the value is?
Mine was bought in 2004 and has scanned less than 40 images.
Needless to say it is mint, with original box and packing material.
Film strip carrier and single slide carrier included.
Always kept under a dust cover in the closet.
What's your best guess where I should put my asking price?
It will be local sale with no extra cost of packing and shipping.
I want a quick sale but I'm far from desperate, and I'm not...

Nikon Coolscan V - what's the value?]]>3Found a roll of film in the bottom of my camera bag......Fri, 23 Sep 2016 16:44:48 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/found-a-roll-of-film-in-the-bottom-of-my-camera-bag.295747/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/found-a-roll-of-film-in-the-bottom-of-my-camera-bag.295747/invalid@example.com (Rob_H)Rob_HFound a roll of film in the bottom of my camera bag......]]>6Mail-in Film Lab?Sat, 27 Aug 2016 04:51:00 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/mail-in-film-lab.298365/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/mail-in-film-lab.298365/invalid@example.com (LynnTX)LynnTX
Use both color and black & white. I just feel I need more current info. Thanks!]]>6Going back to shooting film...Fri, 26 Aug 2016 02:00:14 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/going-back-to-shooting-film.299899/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/going-back-to-shooting-film.299899/invalid@example.com (TerribleTwins)TerribleTwinshttps://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/appreciate-comments-with-these.299898/

Taken with a Voigtlander Bessa R2A - (my first range finder) with the 35 F1.4 & the 75 f1.8

What can I expect from these expired films?]]>2We went to a garage sale...Thu, 19 May 2016 22:06:07 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/we-went-to-a-garage-sale.297482/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/we-went-to-a-garage-sale.297482/invalid@example.com (omarma)omarma
I did shoot film in the 80s and it seems like there is a roll of film somewhere. I am fighting an inner battle between giving it a go just for fun, or just selling because I am so spoiled by digital.
Any helpful advice?]]>5Some K25 images from '83 converted to b&wWed, 13 Apr 2016 21:09:11 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/some-k25-images-from-83-converted-to-b-w.297327/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/some-k25-images-from-83-converted-to-b-w.297327/invalid@example.com (480sparky)480sparky
Taken with a Pentax MESuper and either a 17mm fisheye SMC or 20mm über-side SMC.

Scanned with a Plustek OptiScan 8200i and converted to b&w with Nik Silver Efex Pro 2.

Comments welcome!]]>4RPX 25 @ 20 ISO... Trying and letting you know...Tue, 12 Apr 2016 03:03:29 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/rpx-25-20-iso-trying-and-letting-you-know.297300/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/rpx-25-20-iso-trying-and-letting-you-know.297300/invalid@example.com (italy74)italy74
I've just started an unusually low sensitivity b/w film on my F6.
On top of that I'm trying to involve also some people in my town from Africa living in the nearby for some portraiture with different nuances of black (ex. Senegal) or brown (like my son, from Ethiopia)
As soon as I end the roll I'll come back with the results.]]>1RPX 25 @ 20 ISO... Trying and letting you know...Tue, 12 Apr 2016 00:19:17 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/rpx-25-20-iso-trying-and-letting-you-know.297299/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/rpx-25-20-iso-trying-and-letting-you-know.297299/invalid@example.com (italy74)italy74
I've just started an unusually low sensitivity b/w film on my F6. Not enough, after reading a few reviews and info online, I wanted to tweak a bit and push (pull? - anyway, extend the trial to a further extent). I had even a few shots at 12 iso but I later decided to set the roll @ 20, not to lose neither those nor the very first @ 25 iso. 12 iso were VERY slow times On top of that I'm trying to involve also some people in my town from Africa living in the nearby for some...

Scanned with PlusTek 8200i @ 7200 dpi as 8-bit JPEG, converted to b&w in GIMP 2.6.]]>2Another go with Caffenal and KodachromeThu, 31 Dec 2015 10:09:47 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/another-go-with-caffenal-and-kodachrome.295150/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/another-go-with-caffenal-and-kodachrome.295150/invalid@example.com (480sparky)480sparky
I just fired off 6 frames to test the solution, and the ascorbic acid sure makes a HUGE difference. Without it, the film was dark and muddy, with very little contrast. Took a lot of editing to even get a decent image.

]]>8Scanning FilmMon, 21 Dec 2015 19:02:43 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/scanning-film.294722/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/scanning-film.294722/invalid@example.com (pixel_a_ted)pixel_a_ted
So film has more dynamic range than digital, handles highlights better, etc. But if you are planning to scan in the film, even a high quality scanner of course works with a digital sensor.

I assume, however, that the end result is still better than digital straight from a camera (given similar resolution, etc.), because the scanning process is slower and gives more bit...

Just stepped out of the darkroom with my latest project: Printing a neg I shot a couple weeks ago of an exceedingly high-contrast scene: Looking straight up into the state capital dome.

Although I was more than satisfied with the way the digital scan...

I have decided that.........]]>4Short Autum Film!Sun, 22 Nov 2015 14:58:23 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/short-autum-film.293741/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/short-autum-film.293741/invalid@example.com (Stonza)Stonza
]]>4Kodachrome and CaffenolMon, 09 Nov 2015 09:57:58 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/kodachrome-and-caffenol.294037/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/kodachrome-and-caffenol.294037/invalid@example.com (480sparky)480sparky
I loaded up a roll of Kodachrome 40 (made for 3200K lighting) and fired off 6 frames, exposing it at ASA 10. I developed it at 68°F for 9 minutes, followed by several rinses. The caffenol came out MUCH darker than it went in, so I was hoping...

Kodachrome and Caffenol]]>2Trying out a new lensMon, 09 Nov 2015 09:54:08 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/trying-out-a-new-lens.294062/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/trying-out-a-new-lens.294062/invalid@example.com (480sparky)480sparky
I managed to get at least ONE good image, and maybe a second (once I get a change to scan it!)

Show my your wet prints [Darkroom only]]]>18pleasant surpriseMon, 02 Nov 2015 18:52:09 +0000https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/pleasant-surprise.293831/
https://www.nikoncafe.com/threads/pleasant-surprise.293831/invalid@example.com (rbsinto)rbsinto
She casually mentioned that she had some film in the freezer, and because she had no intention of using it, that she'd bring it for me.
We spent about five hours together and had an excellent time.
When I got home, I went through what she had given me, and bagged it to store in my freezer.
In total I got about 150 36-shot...